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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    26.5 lbs
    4.0
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Manitou Markhor
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida BIG.SEVEN 500 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BIG.SEVEN 500
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    27 mph

    BIG.SEVEN 500

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BIG.SEVEN TFS, material: aluminium, 27.5 wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, Smooth welding

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Lockout, 44mm fork offset

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB52 BSA

    Headset

    MERIDA M2341 neck

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, 10mm rise

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    Pedals

    VP VPE-891

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano Deore, 36-26 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano HG500, 11-42 teeth, 10 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-200, 2 piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TX505, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2", fold

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